Gilroy seeks to update smoking, vaping rules

GILROY, Calif. (KION-TV) - The city of Gilroy might be updating its rules around smoking and vaping.

The Gilyory City Council is set to discuss a potential moratorium on Monday night.

The city was awarded $40,000 from Santa Clara County to evaluate and potentially enact two tobacco control strategies: reducing the density of tobacco outlets and restricting the sale of flavored tobacco.

A report shows other options on the table include limiting sales near schools and in pharmacies, upping the fine for retailers who break city law, and even restricting all tobacco and vaping product sales.